National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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78- Murder, Mirrors, and Mythbusters: A Hands-On History of Conics

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Mile High 2 A (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Brian D Sharp

Was Tycho Brahe murdered? Did Archimedes use burning mirrors to repel Roman invaders? These questions offer motivating contexts to study conic sections. Develop the equations of conics through paper folding and string constructions, and enjoy historical vignettes related to conics.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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